A teary Mary Kom — moments after winning a historic sixth gold medal at world championships — thanked her fans for turning up in huge numbers to support her. "I'd like to thank my fans. They have come here especially for me."

The 35-year-old has established herself as one of the India's most successful boxers and sportspersons, serving as an inspration for millions. And her popularity goes beyond the realm of her sport and it was evident as she became the most trending topic on Twitter in India just moments after her win.

Here are some of the reactions following her win.

MAGNIFICENT MARY!

CONGRATS to @MangteC for the GOLD in Women's World Boxing Championships in 48 kg category!

With this, she hs become the FIRST EVER female boxer to win 6 World Championships!